Free Sweetcorn

Creating a Visually Dynamic Environment
To enhance the visual appeal of Free Sweetcorn, I focused on creating a dynamic and immersive environment. One key aspect of this was animating the environment lighting to bring the game world to life. I made the lamps and torches pulse, creating a sense of movement and vitality. This subtle yet effective technique added depth and dynamism to the game, making the environments more engaging and visually interesting for players.

I achieved this effect by animating the lamps' flames and combining it with a script that randomly changed the point lights' range between two values. This approach created a natural flickering effect, enhancing the realism and atmosphere of the game.

Developing Accessible Control Schemes
For Free Sweetcorn, I implemented a sophisticated character animation system using a character controller. To ensure fluid and realistic movement, I utilized a state machine for the character's legs, defining distinct states for idle, running, and jumping. This state machine enabled smooth transitions between these states, providing responsive and natural leg animations.

To maintain the consistency of other parts of the character, such as the flag, I animated the body separately. By isolating the body animation, I ensured that the flag's waving motion remained constant, regardless of the character's actions. This approach allowed for a more dynamic and visually appealing character animation, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

By combining the state machine for the legs with separate animations for the body, I achieved a cohesive and well-coordinated character animation system. This meticulous attention to detail ensured that the character's movements felt intuitive and engaging for players.